What was Alex Karras' role in "Webster"?

Ted Karras III (left) is a third generation Karras in the NFL. The most famous Karras is Alex who played defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions (1958–1962 ... Oct 10, 2012 ... Pro football player turned actor Alex Karras, who died today at age 77, had a varied career that included a role of special significance to LGBT audiences. Karras was an American football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. He was a four-time Pro Bowl player with the Detroit Lions. Apr 9, 2025 ... [Detroit Lions Football Player Alex Karras] · Creation Information · ContextBookmark this section. This photograph is part of the collection ... Jun 15, 2022 ... Why it matters: Kopay credits Lions teammate Alex Karras with saving his life while he struggled with his sexuality inside an NFL locker room ... Alexander George "Alex" Karras (July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012), nicknamed "The Mad Duck", was an American football player, professional wrestler, and actor. Karras, a Gary, Ind. native who was the tenth overall pick in 1958, played his entire 12-year career with the Lions, and was named an All-Pro three times. Oct 11, 2012 ... Hilarious big-screen cowboy. And in the end, a dementia victim who blamed the NFL for his illness along with thousands of former players in ... Oct 10, 2012 ... 10 overall) of the 1958 NFL draft. Karras played in 161 games with the Lions from 1958-70, missing the 1963 season due to a suspension tied to ... Sep 15, 2021 ... Johnson, who spent his nine-year NFL career with the Detroit Lions, will receive a customized ring based on his position, bust and years played ...